37-43-301. Licensed person to supervise all construction. (1) Any firm, corporation, or partnership may engage in the business of constructing water wells provided a licensed water well contractor is placed in charge of all water well construction.

Terms Used In Montana Code 37-43-301

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201

(2)The licensed water well contractor must be the individual who contracts on behalf of the firm, corporation, or partnership.

(3)A licensed water well driller, pursuant to 37-43-305, must be employed by a licensed water well contractor.